Olicana Historical Society
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The Olicana Historical Society, which is affiliated to the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society, arranges an annual winter programme of lectures on a variety of subjects of both general and local historical interest.
Meetings are being held in The Clarke Foley Centre Cunliffe Road ,Ilkley, The third Thursday of the month September to May starting at 7.30pm.
Next Talk Thursday 20th October 2022
The Viking Army and Making of England
by
Prof. Dawn Hadley
7.30pm at The Clarke Foley Centre
In summer a programme of visits is arranged for members. Where possible these visits are linked to the winter lectures.
Members can also use the facilities of the Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society in Leeds.
The annual subscription is £10. Non-members are welcome at the lectures. The cost for a non-member is £3 per lecture.
For further information contact:
The Hon Secretary
John Cruse,
3 Ellicott Court,
Park Road,
Menston,
LS29 6PA
(Tel 01943 870952)
or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2022- 2023 Lecture Programme
2022 |
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15th September |
Reformation & Resistance in 16th Century Yorkshire Dr Roger Martlew 7th May Foster Pickles Memorial Lecture To be held in The Clarke Foley Centre Free Lecture |
| 20th October |
The Viking Army and the Making of England Prof. Dawn Hadley
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17th November |
John Phillips Colin Speakman Free Ilkley Arts Festival Event |
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15th December |
New Beginnings 1945-64 David Davis |
2023
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19th January |
Pre-1832 Elections Sir Andrew Lawson -Tancred |
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18th February |
Excavation at Kirkstall Abbey Guest House Stuart Wrathmall |
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16h March |
Recent Developments at Calverley Old Hall TBC by Landmark Trust |
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20th April |
First Skin your sheep - the Practicalities and Skills of Manuscript Production Joyce Hill The 68th AGM |